yd+yg+as wrote:

> Wouldn't be at all
> surprised to see a massive consolidation of these brands' distribution
> networks should an AnBev (or is it InBusch?) merger take place, complete
> with lots of yelling and shouting and lawsuits galore.

Nor would I. I'm sure that's one of the reasons InBev is eyeing the
transaction. But I still think the things that are really lighting up
their eyes are the entry into North America, and the ability to brew
some of their core brands in the States, rather than in Europe (similar
to how Guinness Extra Stout is brewed in Canada).

>> The reason InBev is looking at A-B is not because A-B is struggling.
>> It's because A-B wants a strong foothold in the North American market,
>> and A-B's the one takeover opportunity.
>
> The reason *who* wants a strong foothold? (Yeah, I know what you
> meant. PSYCH!)


Yeah, got one too many A-Bs in there. InBev wants in NA. A-B is already
quite established in NA.

-S